This moisturizer focuses on supporting the skin's natural defenses. It's formulated with prebiotics, ceramides, and squalane to help maintain a healthy skin barrier and a balanced microbiome. The texture is pleasant and it aims to soothe and smooth the skin.
Sephora price
$68.00
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Sephora reviews
4.8 / 5
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Glass take
4.8 / 5 overall fit
A high-performing moisturizer that supports the skin barrier and microbiome, ideal for dry, normal, and combination skin types concerned with dryness, redness, and dullness.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A soothing pre-probiotic moisturizer with niacinamide and squalene engineered to protect the skin barrier, replenish the microbiome, and visibly smooth skin.
Use daily.
Apply four pumps to just-cleansed skin in the morning and evening.
For visibly tighter, brighter, dewier skin, layer use Barrier Culture Cleanser & Skin Hydrator Supplement (sold separately).
What Glass adds
A well-formulated moisturizer that lives up to its name by actively supporting the skin barrier. It’s a good choice for those looking to improve skin resilience and hydration, especially if dryness or redness is a concern. The inclusion of prebiotics and ceramides makes it a thoughtful addition to a routine focused on skin health.
Barrier Repair
Users frequently mention how this moisturizer improved their skin's texture and reduced redness, attributing it to the barrier-supporting ingredients.
Microbiome Support
Many appreciate the focus on skin health through prebiotics, noting a general improvement in skin resilience over time.
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Routine fit
Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and any treatment serums. It works well both morning and night to seal in hydration and support your skin barrier throughout the day and night.
Why it works
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What it actually does well
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Routine fit
Morning and Night
This moisturizer is suitable for both morning and evening application. Use it as the final step in your skincare routine to lock in moisture and active ingredients.
Glass rating
A high-performing moisturizer that supports the skin barrier and microbiome, ideal for dry, normal, and combination skin types concerned with dryness, redness, and dullness.
Barrier Support
4.8 / 5
Excellent ingredients for barrier repair and microbiome support, making it a top choice for compromised or dry skin.
Hydration
4.7 / 5
Provides lasting hydration without feeling heavy, suitable for daily use.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
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Hydration
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A lightweight emollient that provides a smooth feel and helps to soften the skin.
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Softening skin
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Draws moisture into the skin, providing hydration.
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Hydration
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Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
Helps to blend oil and water components, also has skin-conditioning properties.
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Emulsifying, skin conditioning
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Prebiotic
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1.0 / 10
A prebiotic that helps to nourish beneficial bacteria on the skin, supporting a healthy microbiome.
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Microbiome support
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Skin conditioning
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1.0 / 10
An amino acid derivative that can help to energize skin cells and support overall skin health.
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Skin conditioning
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Active
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2.0 / 10
Improves skin barrier function, reduces redness, and can help with tone and texture.
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Barrier support, redness, tone
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Can cause flushing or irritation in some individuals at higher concentrations.
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A moisturizing agent that mimics the skin's natural sebum, providing hydration and improving suppleness.
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Hydration, suppleness
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Emulsifier/Thickener
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2.0 / 10
Used to stabilize the emulsion and thicken the product. Can be a potential irritant for sensitive skin.
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Product texture
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Potential for irritation in sensitive skin.
Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
Works with Cetearyl Olivate to create a stable emulsion and offers skin-conditioning benefits.
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Emulsifying, skin conditioning
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Preservative/Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A multi-functional ingredient that helps preserve the product and adds moisturizing properties.
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Preservation, hydration
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Emollient/Preservative
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1.0 / 10
Enhances skin hydration and helps to preserve the product.
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Hydration, preservation
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Emollient/Thickener
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1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin, also used to thicken the product.
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Softening, thickening
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Emulsifier/Emollient
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1.0 / 10
Helps to mix oil and water, and also conditions the skin.
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Emulsifying, skin conditioning
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Binder/Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A carbohydrate used to thicken the formula and improve texture.
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Texture improvement
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Prebiotic
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1.0 / 10
A sugar derived from plants that acts as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial skin bacteria.
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Microbiome support
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Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A common thickening agent that improves the texture and stability of the product.
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Texture, stability
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Active
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1.0 / 10
A type of ceramide that helps to reinforce the skin's natural barrier, improving moisture retention.
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Barrier repair, moisture retention
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Probiotic
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1.0 / 10
Contains beneficial bacteria that can help to balance the skin's microbiome and improve its overall health.
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Microbiome balance
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Chelating Agent
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1.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability of the product by binding to metal ions.
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Product stability
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Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
Known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, beneficial for irritated skin.
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Soothing, anti-inflammatory
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Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
Also known as cica, it has calming and wound-healing properties, excellent for sensitive or irritated skin.
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Soothing, wound healing
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Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
A gentle botanical extract with anti-inflammatory and calming properties.
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Soothing, calming
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pH Adjuster
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1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation, making it more compatible with the skin.
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pH balancing
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Can be an exfoliant at higher concentrations, but used here for pH adjustment.
Peptide
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2.0 / 10
A synthetic peptide that can help to stimulate collagen production and improve skin firmness.
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Firming, collagen support
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Peptides are generally well-tolerated but can be expensive.
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FAQ
Yes, this moisturizer is specifically formulated with ingredients like squalane and ceramides to provide excellent hydration and support the skin barrier, making it ideal for dry skin types.
The 'Barrier Culture' refers to the moisturizer's focus on supporting and strengthening the skin's natural barrier and its microbiome, which are essential for healthy, resilient skin.
Absolutely. Ingredients like Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract are known for their soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce redness.
